to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
manners; courtesy; etiquette
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
facial gesture of pulling one's eyelid down and sticking out one's tongue
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
instant noodles sold in a cup; cup noodles
sleepover; overnight stay
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
preparation; arrangements
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
liquid crystal television
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
infotainment television program; TV gossip show; (tabloid) talk show; talk show featuring discussion of current news, etc.
program (e.g. TV); programme
to project; to show; to portray; to depict; to describe
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
unique; peculiar; singular
Nagano (city, prefecture)
Yamanashi (city, prefecture); wild nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia var. pyrifolia); wild Japanese pear
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
major earthquake; large earthquake
the same; the said; likewise
to play a leading role; to play a central part
local (rain, distribution, outbreak, etc.); localized; regional; isolated
extent; scope; sphere; range; span